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🥒 Growing Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Cucumber, Marketmore 76. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)
When to Plant Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8
Start Cucumber, Marketmore 76 seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 3–10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19
Transplant Cucumber, Marketmore 76 seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 2/sqft (6-8" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jun 8
First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~50 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).
Fall Planting: Aug 19
For a fall harvest, plant Cucumber, Marketmore 76 around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).
Companion Planting
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When should I plant Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a?
Start Cucumber, Marketmore 76 seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 8.
What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?
The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.
Can I grow Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a?
Yes. Cucumber, Marketmore 76 needs 68 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.
What is the best month to plant Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a?
The best time to start Cucumber, Marketmore 76 in Zone 8a is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 8, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 5.
What companion plants grow well with Cucumber, Marketmore 76?
Good companion plants for Cucumber, Marketmore 76 include Dill, Marigolds, Beans, Peas, Corn. Avoid planting Cucumber, Marketmore 76 near Potatoes, Strong Herbs (Sage).
How long does Cucumber, Marketmore 76 take to harvest?
Cucumber, Marketmore 76 takes approximately 68 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 8a, expect your first harvest around Jun 8.
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